I never did find a place for a tree, or tinsel, or any other accessories to glam up my tiny trailer for the season. This year has been the most unadorned holiday ever. I did, however, paint a few holiday paintings; after all, there was plenty of paint and paper, and of course, my chronic romance with vintage Christmas.
Anyway, I was at the mall, attempting to shop for presents, roaming the glittery pretend streets in search of something that I couldn’t name, when I realized the huge disconnect between my spirit and my actions, inspiring me to skedaddle out of there without buying as much as a gumdrop.
Because my life has shifted so much in the past few years, I’ve decided to go with it and see where it leads me. I am clearly not in control of the cosmos, or the energy that runs it, so I may as well trust it.
As far as this year’s Christmas goes, well, I haven’t had any profound epiphanies, or Oprah ahas yet, I’ve simply been shown that I need to have a more meaningful connection to Christmas just as with life. I need to do something that spreads love, lasts all year round, and reflects a life well lived, rather than money well spent.
Okay, so I did get an aha or two, I just didn’t know it. I had to root them out with you guys.
Wishing all of you enough joy, love, and holy ahas, to last you all year long.
Love! Love! Love!
4 comments:
Good things come in tiny packages, or trailers. Wishing you a merry and meaningful Christmas.
I'm beginning to see that, Stephen. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wishing you the best of everything with whipped cream on top and sprinkles.
I love, love, love your painting, Leah! And, my dear, it truly is all about "a life well lived rather than money well spent."
Wishing you a Merry Christmas not just for today, but for all year long!
Merry Christmas sweet, Martha! Wishing you the best for 2015. Love!
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